Building Codes

Myerstown Borough Construction Code Ordinance
In July of 2004, Myerstown Borough adopted and incorporated by reference the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC).  The Pennsylvania UCC controls all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, location, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the Borough.  Information on the Pennsylvania UCC can be found at the Department of Labor & Industry’s website. 

Building Permits
To ensure all buildings in Myerstown Borough are in compliance with the Pennsylvania UCC, building permits are required for all major building and property renovations.    Building Code Permit Applications can be obtained at the Borough Offices or at the link below.  Permit Applications can be submitted either at Borough Offices or at the offices of the Borough's Building Code Official. 

Myerstown Borough Forms & Applications

It is the joint responsibility of the property owner and the contractor to obtain the required building code permit before performing any work.  All related fees, including fees for permits, inspection fees, plan review fees, etc. are set and collected by the Borough's appointed third-party Building Code Official.

Building Code Official (BCO)
In Myerstown Borough, the Uniform Construction Code is administered and enforced by the Borough's appointed third-party Building Code Official, Associated Building Inspections, LLC.  

International Fire Code 
The Borough has adopted the 2009 International Fire Code (IFC) as its fire code.  The IFC regulates minimum fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings, addressing fire prevention, fire protection, life safety and safe storage and use of hazardous materials.  Information on the IFC can be found at the ICC’s website. 
Links to Codes:
Pennsylvania Universal Construction Code (UCC)
2009 International Fire Code (pdf)


See the chart below for a quick reference guide to projects that require a Building Code Permit. 

WORDS OF CAUTION…
Please keep in mind that doing work regulated by the UCC without a permit will result in an enforcement action being taken against you by the municipality, and upon conviction, you may be subject to fines and penalties up to and including $1,000 per day of each.

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